Quick Hits: ‘Magic Mike Live’ Debuts in Las Vegas

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik Photography/ erikkabik.com“Magic Mike Live” held its opening night on Friday at the Hard Rock Hotel in a showroom decked out like Club Domina and performances based on the films “Magic Mike” and “Magic Mike XXL.” Actor Channing Tatum, who appeared in both films, conceived and co-directed the show with its cast of men meant to embody the desires of the modern woman. Aerial acts, a sensual scene in a pool, coordinated dance acts and more made the show.

At the end of the show, the cast and creative team returned to the stage for an encore performance of Fatman Scoop’s “Be Faithful,” joined by the show’s co-director and producer Channing Tatum and wife, Jenna Dewan-Tatum. Tatum then shared a few words with the packed venue, thanking the crowd and friends and family in attendance for joining the cast and creative team for their highly-anticipated opening night performance.

After the performance, guests headed to a poolside celebration at Hard Rock Hotel’s Dish Pool. Guests ate light bites and libations atop daybeds positioned beneath canopied palm trees, as well as special activations presented by LELO — the world’s leading pleasure brand — featuring a “touch and play” area, VIP gift bags stuffed with the most desired pleasure objects and more.